Medical Laboratory Technician, Hugh Chatham Hospital Laboratory, Weekends

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Elkin, NC. The role requires a 36-hour weekend schedule (Sat-Sun) with additional weekday coverage, 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The position emphasizes high-quality lab testing across multiple specialty areas and collaboration with clinical teams. Required education is an Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field, with MLT certification pursued within one year

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.
• MLT certification within 1 year (ASCP BOC or AMT) required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests following established protocols and adjusts workflow to complete work in a timely manner.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance and follows reporting policies.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of instruments and conducts quality control.
• Recognizes instrument or test issues and takes corrective action or notifies supervisor.
• Collects specimens from newborn to adult patients according to protocol.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting standards and disease-specific requirements.
• Performs testing across specialties (transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, flow cytometry).
• Supports timely lab results for critical care departments during high acuity events.

Education

Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field

Job description

Department

60901 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Weekend Position Every Saturday and Sunday - plus additional day during the week. 5:30 am - 6:00 pm

Pay Range

$20.15 - $30.25

Position Highlights

• Full-Time; 36 hours/week
• Shift Schedule:Weekend Position. Every Saturday and Sunday - plus additional day during the week. 5:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Department:Hugh Chatham Hospital Laboratory
• Location:Elkin, NC

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Clinical Lab Technician or related field.

Essential Functions

• Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe.
• Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
• Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs and documents quality control; evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
• Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction and makes basic corrections by using prescribed strategies, or notifies the Medical Technologist, site coordinator or supervisor. Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Ascertains specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Provides technical assistance to Phlebotomists and support staff.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting,
• Performs all internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.
• Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Work Environment

• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Exposed to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).
• Exposed to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• May be exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• May be exposed to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient.
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Subject to stressful situations.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting in any/all specialty areas using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory results.